In Persian literature, red poppies, especially red corn poppy flowers, are considered the flower of love. They are often called the eternal lover flower. In classic and modern Persian poems, the poppy is a symbol of people who died for love.

papaver rhoeas

In Greek mythology there is a story about a nymph named Clytie who was infatuated with Helios, the god of the sun. To gain Helios' notice Clytie conspired to expose the current object of his affections with horrible consequences. This caused Helios to harden his heart to her entirely, so in desperation Clytie stripped herself bare and lay out on the rocks. For nine days she would watch him as he traveled on his daily course through the sky taking no food or water. On the ninth day the nymph was transformed into a sunflower where she continues to track her love across the sky to this day.

Helianthus

Anemone comes from the Greek language which translates beautifully to "daughter of the wind." This is why this genus is commonly called Windflowers. The deep blue berries are from the Viburnum bush a national symbol of Ukraine and is associated with a young girl's love and tenderness. Paired with a sprig of Eucalyptus by the botanical geniuses at Bowerbird Atelier for a wedding at the Claremont Hotel in Oakland, 2016.

anemone coronaria, viburnum dentatum, Eucalyptus camaldulensis

This Morning Beauty is a member of the Echeveria class of succulents. The genus is named after the 18th century Mexican botanical artist Atanasio Echeverría y Godoy.

The name 'Daisy' comes from the Old English description literally meaning “day’s eye” because daisies open with the sun. The daisy’s message is one of hope and renewal. In sending daisies, the sender hopes the viewer will see the world as they once did as a child.

Argyranthemum frutescens

Lovely on its on or in a set Peonies are native to Asia, Southern Europe and Western North America. Peonies are known as the flower of riches and honor. With their lush, full, rounded bloom, peonies embody romance and prosperity and are regarded as an omen of good fortune and a happy marriage.

Eucalyptus gunnii, the cider gum Tasmania

French botanist Charles L’Héritier de Brutelle named the plant eucalyptus from the Greek root words eu and calyptos, meaning “well covered.”

It is well known that the leaves of these trees can be used to create a strong medicinal oil that has been used by Australian Aborigines for many centuries. This oil is said to be a potent disinfectant, antifungal and antibacterial, and is also frequently used to sooth and treat a number of respiratory ailments, including asthma, bronchitis and common chest colds.